Lead Chef: Seasonal Menus, Kitchen Ops & Guest Experience

Exhibition Restaurant; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 72.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Exhibition Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee menu development, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest experience. Working closely with front of house, you will drive seasonal menus, maintain high standards, and manage costs and safety.

You will mentor junior chefs, coordinate service with efficiency, and uphold Exhibition's standards of consistency, presentation and guest satisfaction in a busy, vibrant kitchen environment.

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong technical cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organise and manage preparation and service in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, stock control and food costs.
• A commitment to quality, consistency and continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Contribute to seasonal menu development, dish creation and recipe refinement.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, quality, portioning and presentation.
• Select ingredients with seasonality, availability and cost.
• Maintain knowledge of ingredients, allergens and preparation methods.
• Coordinate preparation, mise en place and service requirements.
• Manage kitchen organisation, stock control, ordering and wastage.
• Monitor food costs and support operational targets.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
• Allocate tasks and supervise kitchen staff during preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, conduct, timing and food quality.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen and front of house teams.
• Support the training and development of junior team members.
• Lead or support the kitchen pass, ensuring consistency and timely delivery of each course.
• Coordinate with front of house regarding service pacing, dietary requirements and special requests.
• Assist with guest-facing food service when required.

Conoscenze

Professional kitchen experience

Technical cooking skills

Fast-paced prep & service

Communication & leadership

Food safety & allergen knowledge

Quality & continuous improvement

Descrizione del lavoro

Exhibition Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee menu development, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest experience. Working closely with front of house, you will drive seasonal menus, maintain high standards, and manage costs and safety.

You will mentor junior chefs, coordinate service with efficiency, and uphold Exhibition's standards of consistency, presentation and guest satisfaction in a busy, vibrant kitchen environment.